The "preparation.exe" (or similar setup files) is part of the installation package designed to scan your system and prepare it for the update. Key Features & Improvements
: Updating local workspaces to support features like Team Project Rename. Common Issues: High Resource Usage visual studio 2012 update 5 preparationexe top
STATUS: HUMANITY – TOP PRIORITY. PATCH SUCCESSFUL. The "preparation
: If you need to install without an active internet connection, you can create an offline layout by running the downloaded .exe from a command prompt with the /Layout switch (e.g., VS2012.5.exe /Layout ). Common Update Components VS2012.5.exe The main installer package for Visual Studio 2012 Update 5. patch_KB2781514.exe PATCH SUCCESSFUL
Some extensions for VS 2012 don't recognize newer "Community" naming conventions. You may need to manually uninstall legacy extensions before updating. Conclusion